Question

read the paragraph.
(1) baseball is unique because it is the only sport in america that does not have a time clock—although tennis and softball are not timed, either. (2) instead, games last for nine innings, unless there is a tie after the ninth, in which case they go extra innings. (3) nine - inning games last an average of three hours. (4) extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but the end is always the most exciting part. (5) most people in the us watch baseball and are fans of their hometown team.
what is the best way to revise sentence 4 to eliminate bias?
extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but they are necessary to determine a winner.
extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but games with extra innings are usually more interesting.
extra innings tack on time to an already long game, so there should be a rule that puts a time limit on them.
extra innings tack on time to an already long game, so games that are tied after nine should end in a tie.

Explanation:

Bias in writing refers to presenting information in a way that is slanted towards a particular opinion or perspective. In the original sentence, “the end is always the most exciting part” is a subjective statement that shows bias. The first option “Extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but they are necessary to determine a winner” presents a more objective and neutral view. It simply states a fact (extra innings add time) and another fact (they are necessary for determining a winner) without adding a subjective opinion like “exciting” which could be seen as biased. The second option “Extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but games with extra innings are usually more interesting” still has a subjective element (“more interesting”). The third option “Extra innings tack on time to an already long game, so there should be a rule that puts a time limit on them” is an opinion - based statement (suggesting a rule change). The fourth option “Extra innings tack on time to an already long game, so games that are tied after nine should end in a tie” is also an opinion - based statement (about how tied games should end).

Answer:

Extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but they are necessary to determine a winner.